Arsene Wenger created a little bit of his own Arsenal history in the FA Cup on Sunday - but he wouldn't have wanted to.

Having made nine changes to his team from the thrilling 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League on Wednesday, the Gunners boss saw his side crumble against managerless Championship outfit Nottingham Forest.

The hosts won 4-2 at the City Ground as defender Eric Lichaj struck twice in the first half, with penalties from Ben Brereton and Kieran Dowell securing a the victory in the second period despite strikes from Per Mertesacker and Danny Welbeck.

Per Mertesacker sums it all up (Image: Action Images via Reuters)

Arsene Wenger was left unamused in the stands (Image: AFP)

Forest celebrate their excellent victory (Image: Getty Images Europe)

On social media, there were various forms of Arsenal despair, with some more familiar than others.

There was the return of an old favourite (and we don't mean you, Piers)...

Elsewhere "Everyone said the same thing" (and you know how much we love that around here)